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  Herb 3 of 29 in Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
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Properties:
Bitter, Spicy, Cool |
Actions
- Clears Heat and Toxins, Reduces Abscesses and Heals Wounds
It can be used alone for conditions where Heat and Toxins have caused sores and abscesses. It reduces swellings and treats carbuncles, burns (topically), skin redness and lesions. Especially good for when ulcers fail to heal.
Contraindications and Cautions
- Do not use for pale flat Yin type abscesses
- Do not use on patients with weak ST Qi
Herb-Drug Interactions
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
Dosage
- 5-10 grams in Decoction (Chen)
- 3-9 Grams in Decoction (Bensky)
This herb is incompatible with:
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Fu Zi (Radix Lateralis Praeparatus Aconiti Carmichaeli)
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Cao Wu (Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii Preparata)
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Chuan Wu (Radix Aconiti Preparata)
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi